Relationships

Almost all of us know someone who has filled the role of a caregiver for an aging loved one, or even been a caregiver ourselves. It’s never easy, as the need for help and support increases while the caregiver tries to balance her caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of her…

When asked about the secret behind his long marriage, comedian Henny Youngman once remarked, “Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.” That…

With mounting research, it’s becoming abundantly clear that older adults who feel lonely not only suffer deep distress at their lack of social connection, but also suffer significant physical and cognitive consequences. As families become smaller and more dispersed, people live longer, and older adults often outlive loved ones and…

Given the difficulties in the US housing market, it’s quite remarkable that close to 80% of older adults own their own homes, and about ¾ of those homeowners do so without carrying a mortgage. That’s a remarkable statistic about money and wealth among baby boomers, but it also underscores why…

If you were to buy into our youth-oriented culture, you might think there’s nothing to be happy about as you get older. Whether it’s your physical decline, the loss of friends or loved ones, or the finite number of days ahead of you, the prevailing ethos seems to suggest there’s…

Almost everyone has had the experience of losing a friend as they’ve gotten older. Whether due to death, disease, moving, or just a lost relationship, friendships often fade away as we get on in years. And while we know that social engagement and social connections are critical for maintaining our…